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Podcast: The Dr. Hyman Show
Episode: Beyond Hot Flashes: Thriving Through Menopause into Your Best Years
Description: As women enter perimenopause and menopause, hormonal shiftsâdeclining estrogen, progesterone, and testosteroneâcan ripple through nearly every system in the body, impacting bone density, cardiovascular health, metabolism, brain function, and sexual wellbeing. Misinterpretation of past research left millions fearful of hormone therapy, yet newer evidence shows that bioidentical hormones, started within a specific âwindow of opportunity,â can protect the heart, brain, bones, and quality of life. Supporting this transition in a womanâs life also means addressing nutrition, gut health, stress, sleep, and strength trainingâpowerful tools that work alongside hormones to restore vitality. With the right knowledge and care, th...